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09/04/2025

08/28/2025

The news and world events can be very overwhelming and difficult to understand for all of us, especially children. With school starting back up in the next few days, it is important to know how to talk to our children about these inevitable traumatic events so they can feel informed and hopefully prepared.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents, teachers, child care providers, and others who work closely with children to filter information about the crisis and present it in a way that their child can accommodate, adjust to, and cope with. Includes the video, "AAP Tips on Talking t...

08/15/2025

Even though it is still only mid-August, back-to-school is on most parents minds. Making sure your child has had their annual physical with all the required immunizations will help prepare your child to have a healthy and productive year at school.

Learn how a back-to-school checkup supports your child’s health all year long. Find tips for annual exams and sports physicals, getting school forms filled out & more.​

08/08/2025

With all the smoke from the Canadian wildfires blanketing the city this week, our children may be asking some anxious questions. The article below helps to give parents the language to talk about these fires without creating more anxiety.

Wildfires are unplanned blazes that start in natural areas like forests, grasslands and prairies. These flames can spread quickly to nearby communities. Being prepared and knowing steps to take before, during and after a wildfire can help keep your family safe.​

07/25/2025

With it being the dog days of summer, the heat is steadily upon us. Reading the article below will provide some healthy tips for how to keep our families safe from the heat this summer!

Extreme heat can cause children to become sick in several ways.  Learn how to keep kids safe in extreme heat—signs of heat illness, prevention tips, hydration advice & when to call the pediatrician or seek emergency medical care.​

07/11/2025

06/20/2025

With all the chatter going on with our government regarding vaccines, it seems a good time to post an article on immunizations from a trusted and reliable source: The American Academy of Pediatrics. Please give it a read.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, released the latest immunization schedule for children and adolescents, outlining all the vaccines that are recommended to promote health.

06/12/2025

With summer fast approaching, many children will be swimming in their backyard pools or their friend's pools. Please take a few moments to read the article below so you can be prepared in the event of a drowning situation.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Pool-Dangers-Drowning-Prevention-When-Not-Swimming-Time.aspx?

​Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between ages 1 and 4. The AAP recommends several ways parents can help keep children safe around home swimming pools and hot tubs―all year long―in your own backyard, your neighbor's, or on vacation.

06/06/2025

This week in the office we had three newborns, so it seemed like a good idea to post an article on birth-3 month milestones!

It doesn’t take long to develop the confidence and calm of an experienced parent. Your baby will give you the most important information—how she likes to be treated, talked to, held, and comforted. This section address the most common questions and concerns that arise during the first months of ...

05/29/2025

We have received a couple of phone calls this week regarding patients with tick bites. The article below explains how to safely prevent, treat and remove a tick in the event your child might get bitten by one. Remember, knowledge is power!

​Home care advice for the removal, treatment and prevention of tick bites for children and adolescents. Also learn when to call the doctor after a tick bite.